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BY SAMUEL WALES, Jr., 

IN THE clerk's OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE 
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A DESCRIPTION OF THE 



IMPEOVED SCHOOL FURNITURE 



MANUFACTURED AT THE 



BOSTON SCHOOL FURNITrRE MANrPACTORY 



SAMUEL WALES, Jr., 



NO. 14 BROMFIELD STREET, 



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nXXTSTRATED WITH NUlDEROirS ENGRAVINGS. 



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'l PREFACE. 

The new order of scliool furniture, which, is being so generally 
adopted in the best school-houses in this country, began with 
" Wales' American School Chairs," represented in the engraving 
Xo. 1, in the following leaves. They were the first of this series 
of improvements ; and though a great advance in style and finish 
has since been made, the original principles which were then 
relied upon to give strength and durability are unimpaired. 

These chairs were invented, and first introduced, in 1839 ; and 
on the ninth day of June, in that year, the school in the town 
of Chelsea, Mass., where they were first put in use, commenced 
operations. 

Since that time, there has been a constantly increasing interest 
in this enterprise — a rapid enlargement of the variety of articles, 
and an unfailing demand — until the enterprise has become so 
extensive, and its products so widely called for, that nothing less 
than the plan adopted in this pamphlet could give, on paper, an 
adequate idea of its extent; and no less than the establishment 
of a manufactory for the sole pxirpose, could be confidently relied 
upon to meet the constant demand with the fidelity and prompt- 
ness due to its importance. 

Thus, a brief statement indicates the origin and increase of this 
important improvement in school furniture ; but, to realize its actual 
extent — to trace its real progress, and determine the amount of 
its usefulness — it would be needful to follow its footsteps into the 
renovated school-rooms of almost every state in the Union. 



WALES^ IMPEOYED SCHOOL EURNITUEE. 

TO THE PUBLIC. 

The uniform and unexampled success which has attended 
the introduction of this new order of School Furniture into 
many of the best schools in this country, has induced the pro- 
prietor to extend his operations much beyond the original 
design. 

To insure the perfect mechanical execution of the work, 
and unfailing fidelity in the fulfilment of contracts, he has 
established, in the city of Boston, a School Furniture Manu- 
factory, devoted to this enterprise. 

His establishment is furnished with a Steam Engine of 
ample power : rare and valuable machinery ; competent and 
experienced men ; and everything needful to embody the 
capacity to produce first-class work, with unequalled econ- 
omy, precision and promptness. 

With the aid of these advantages, and valuable improve- 
ments and additions, he is now manufacturing extensively, 
from models of his own invention, some idea of which may 
be gathered from this pamphlet. 

In the following pages will be found a description of the 
styles now in favor, illustrated by numerous engravings ; 
school-rooms of various sizes and plans, indicating the best 
method of arranging new furniture ; also, highly valued testi- 
monials from committees, teachers and others, whose oppor- 
tunity to judge has been of a practical character. 

The Engravings have been executed with care, and may 
be relied upon as truthful representations ; it is proper to say, 
however, that all well-finished articles will far exceed in 
beauty the best efforts to represent them without coloring. 

School Furniture forwarded to any part of the United 
States. 

Every article of School Furniture from this establishment 
will have the subscriber's name thereon, and will be war- 
ranted. 

Inquirers after School Furniture are invited to visit the 
subscriber's Wareroom, and examine specimens of every kind, 
set up as in actual use. 

Further information will be promptly communicated, on 
application, by mail or otherwise, to S. WALES, Jr., 
School Furniture Manufacturer, 

No. 14, Bromfield Street, 
Boston, Mass. 



WALES' IMPROVED SCHOOL FURNITURE. 



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SCHEDULE OF HEIGHTS OF CHAIRS AND DESKS. 

The IMPROVED NEW ORDER is composed of EIGHT SIZES, in every 
Style and combination represented by the following engrav- 
ings, as follows : — 

ES, 10 inches high ; Desks, side next the scholar, 20 inches high. 

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These sizes embrace all that are needful for scholars from 
four years to twenty years of age. 

The following pages exhibit all the improved styles of 
School Furniture united in a great variety of combinations, 
suited to the wants of public and private schools, academies, 
&c. ; and, whether it be the comfort and health of schol- 
ars, elegance of style and finish, adaptation to its object, dura- 
bility and economy, or all these qualities in one, that is sought 
for, the object can be attained by a judicious selection from 
this establishment. 

This is the only manufactory in existence which is devoted, 
as 3. first object, to the manufacture of School Furniture; and 
it may be depended on for the most improved and best-made 
articles. 

N. B. Orders for School Furniture, from persons at a dis- 
tance, will be executed and forwarded with the same fidelity 
and promptness, and at the same prices in all respects, as if 
they were given in person. 




No. 1. 

Wales' American School Chairs. 



The engraving represents all the sizes, as stated in the 
S\'hedule of Heights of Chairs and Desks. 

Each chair is based upon a single iron pedestal, which is 
secured to the seat of the chair at the top, and to the floor of 
the school-room at the foot. The centre piece of the chair- 
back, descends directly into the foot of the iron pedestal, intro- 
secting the back of the seat as it passes, in such a manner as 
to form a back stay, thereby producing in the chair, as a whole, 
the greatest possible degree of firmness and strength. 

These chairs are plain and substantial, presenting no other 
claims to admiration than such as are due to their durability, 
adaptation to their object, and perfect mechanical combina- 
tions and finish. 




No. 2. 

Wales' American School Chairs and Double Desk. 



The engraving represents an Impkoyed School Desk for 
two scholars, on iron supports, Avith American School Chairs 
to correspond. 

Each Desk is furnished with an ink-well, and a metal 
cover of the best kind. 

The top is grooved, to accommodate pens, pencils, and other 
small articles, with a safe resting-place. 

The parts are joined together in a manner which can only 
be accomplished with the patent machinery employed for this 
purpose by the proprietor. 




No. 3. 

Wales' American School Chair and Single Desk. 



The engraving represents an Improved Single Desk for 
one scholar, on iron supports, and with an American School 
Chair to correspond. 

Each Desk is provided with an ink-well, and metal cover 
of the best kind. 

The top is grooved, to furnish a resting-place for small uten- 
sils of study. 

The parts are joined together by a process which can only 
be effected by the use of a patent machine adapted to that 
object. 




No. 4. 

Wales' New England School Chairs. 



The engraving represents all the sizes, as stated in the 
Schedule of Heights of Chairs and Desks. 

Each chair is based upon a pedestal of iron, of great beauty 
and strength, which is firmly secured to the seat of the chair 
at the top, and to the floor of the school-room at the foot. 

An ornamental centre-piece passes down into the base of 
the pedestal, forming the centre of the chair-back and the 
back stay ; securing thereby every degree of strength which 
any can have, and forming together a very tasteful style. 




No. 5. 

Wales' New England School Chairs and Double Desk. 



The engraving represents an Improved Double School 
Deskj on iron supports, with New England School Chairs to 
correspond. 

These Desks are furnished with an ink-well and metal 
cover, and, being made in the best manner, with every im- 
provement, are, in all respects, a first-class article. 




No. 6. 
Wales' New England School Chair and Single Desk. 



The engraving represents an Improved Single School Desk, 
with a New England School Chair to correspond. 

The Desks are supplied with ink-wells and metal covers, 
and are finished, in all respects, in the best manner. 




No. 7. 
Wales' Bowdoin School Chairs. 



The engraving represents all the sizes, as stated in the 
Schedule of Heights of Chairs and Desks. 

Each Chair is based upon an iron pedestal, secured to the 
seat of the Chair at the top, and to the floor of the school-room 
at the foot. 

The ornamental centre-piece of the back passes down into 
the base of the pedestal, forming the back stay^ and securing 
all its advantages of strength, &c. 

These Chairs, having a tasteful scroll top, the centre of the 
back being in an ornamental form, the finish of the first order, 
and combining every attainable degree of strength, are regarded 
with great favor, as a most graceful as well as reliable class 
of school furniture. 




No. 8. 

Wales' Bowdoin School Chairs and Double Desk. 



The engraving represents an Improved Double School 
Desk, on iron supports, with Bowdoin School Chairs to corre- 
spond. 

Each desk is furnished with an ink-well and metal cover, 
and is, in all respects, a first-rate article. 

This combination, in view of its greater degree of grace and 
beauty, has been received with much favor. 




No. 9. 

Wales' Bowdotn School Chair and Single Desk. 



The engraving represents an Improved Single School Desk, 
on iron supports, with a Bowdoin School Chair to corre- 
spond. 

Each desk is supplied with an ink-well and metal cover. 

In the manufacture of these desks, every valuable feature 
is embraced, and the combination has been received with sp"; 
cial favor. 







No. 10. 

Wales' Washington School Chairs. 



The engraving represents all the sizes, as described in the 
Schedule of Heights of Chairs and Desks. 

Each chair is securely based upon an iron pedestal of great 
beauty and strength ; has a highly finished scroll top ; an orna- 
mental centre of the back, which, passing down into the base 
of the pedestal, forms the hack stay^ and secures every attain- 
able degree of strength and firmness. 

These advantages, combined with tasteful synmietry, 
strength, and adaptation to its object, form a chair of unri- 
valled excellence. 




No. 11. 

Wales' . Washington School Chairs and Double Desk. 



The engraving represents an Improved Double Desk, on 
iron supports, with Washington School Chairs to correspond. 

Each desk is furnished with an ink-well and metal cover, 
and combines, in its construction, every improvement in 
style and finish. 




No. 12. 

Wales' Washington School Chair and Single Desk. 



The engraving represents an Improved Single Desk, on 
iron supports, with a Washington School Chair to correspond. 

Each desk is furnished with an ink-well and metal cover. 

This comhination embraces every valuable improvement, in 
its construction and style ; due regard is also had to strength 
and adaptation to its objects ; and, in view of its combined 
excellences, it may be considered as among the best styles. 




No. 13. 

Wales' Normal School Double Desk and Chairs. 



The engraving represents a Normal School Double Desk, 
on iron supports, having two covers, with Washington School 
Chairs to correspond. 

Each cover opens a separate apartment in the desk, de- 
signed for the exchisive use of one scholar. 

Desks of this kind are grooved ; the parts united ; suppHed 
with ink-wells, and finished, in every respect, in the best 
manner. 

Either of the foregoing styles of chairs may appropriately 
accompany these desks, and practically would answer the 
same purpose; but, as a matter of taste and uniformity of 
style, the Washington School Chair, as above represented, 
would be preferable. This is, in every way, a superior style. 




No. 14. 

Wales' Normal School Single Desk and Chair. 



The engraving represents a Normal School Single Desk. 
on iron supports, having a cover to open, with a Washing- 
ton School Chair to correspond ; the whole being designed foT 
one scholar. 

In these desks are combined every desirable feature which 
attaches to any of the desks described in the preceding pages ; 
and they are, in all respects, of the most perfect construction. 

Any other style of chairs, described in the foregoing pages, 
would answer every practical purpose, if united with these 
desks ; but, as a matter of uniformity and taste, those repre- 
sented here are preferable. This combination, as a whole, is 
of the highest order. 



No. 15. 

Wales' Improved Writing Stools. 



The engraving represents all the sizes, as stated in tlie 
S<",hedule of Heights of Chairs and Desks. 

This style is simple and effective ; they will give satisfac- 
tion, when needed. 

For most educational purposes, chairs are highly preferable, 
and this seems to be the general opinion; but, in cases where 
writing is taught in a separate department, the writing-stool 
is preferred, as being less expensive, and occupying less room. 




No. 16. 

Wales' Primary School Chair. 



The engraving represents a series of thj^ee sizes, suitable 
for scholars from four years of age and upward, comprehend- 
ing all the sizes needed in primary and intermediate schools, 

to wit : — 

No. 1, . . 10 inches high. 

" 2, . . 11 " " 

" 3, . . 12 " " 

It will be observed, that the form of these chairs is that of 
a complete modern arm-chair, the dimensions being adapted 
to the size and comfort of juvenile occupants. 

Each chair is based on an iron pedestal, securely fastened 
to the seat at the top, and to the floor of the school-room at 
the foot ; thus becoming a permanent article of furniture, and 
completely avoiding the confusion, irregularity and noise, 
which are the unavoidable accompaniments of movable chairs 
in a school- room. 




No. 17. 

Wales' Basket Primary School Chair. 



The engraving represents a series of three sizes, suitable for 

scholars from four years of age and upward ; comDrehending 

all the sizes needed in primary and intermediate schools, to 

wit: — 

No. 1, . . 10 inches high. 

" 2, . . 11 " " 

« 3, . . 12 " " 



The details stated in connection with No. 16 Apply also to 
these; and, in addition, these have a tastefully ornamented 
Book Basket of iron, into which the children can place their 
books, slates, and other utensils of study. 

As a whole, in view of their strength, comfort, beauty and 
adaptation to their object, these are regarded as' the best 
Primary School Chairs extant. 




No. 18. 

Wales' Improved Settees. 



The engraving represents an Improved Settee, eight feet in 
length, based upon iron supports, designed for that purpose. 

Such settees are well adapted for recitation rooms, the walls 
of school-rooms, for the accommodation of visitors, or for any 
position where permanent settees are wanted. 

They are made of any required height, size, or length; 
often from forty to sixty feet in length, when placed on the 
walls of school-rooms; and, being without arms or other divis- 
ions, the whole length, in fact, forming a single settee, have 
been found to be very convenient, and of good appearance. 




No. 19. 

"Wales' Improved Lyceum Settee. 



The engraving represents an Improved Lyceum Settee, 
eight feet long, based on iron supports, and divided into five 
parts or seats, with fancy iron arms, made for that purpose. 

Such settees are made of any required length, height, or 
size, and the subdivisions may be few or many, as the case 
or taste requires. No settee can be stronger than these, when 
fully subdivided, as in the engraving. 

In all other particulars, they conform to the description 
given of No. 18. 




No. 20. 

Wales' Teacher's Arm-chairs. 



The engraving represents two substantial, well-made, and 
comfortable arm-chairs, having no other claim to novelty 
than may be due to the fact that they are constructed entirely 
of hard wood, and are finished without paint of any kind ; 
they will therefore wear well, and retain their good appear- 
ance without soiling or defacement, for a long period. 




No. 21. 

Wales' Teacher's Arm-chairs, with Cushions. 



The engraving represents two Teacher's Arm-chairs, of 
the same character as are described at No. 20, with the addi- 
tion of cushions to the seats. They are manufactured and 
finished, in all respects, the same, and their strength and dura- 
bility may be equally relied upon. 




No. 22. 

Wales' Classical Single Desk and Chair 



The engraving represents a large-sized Single Desk, witli 
cover opening on pivot hinges at each end ; the whole sup- 
ported by desk irons of great strength and beauty. 

The Desk is accompanied by a Washington Chair, like 
Plate No. 10 ; but purchasers can make their selection from 
Plates No. 1, No. 4 or No. 7, at their pleasure. 

The style is complete in four sizes, corresponding to Nos. 
6, 7, 8, 9. No. 9 is an extra-sized Chair, which belongs to 
this style only 

This style is adapted to the use of Schools and Academies 
of the highest grade, and exceeds all others in its capacity 
strength, and beauty. 




No. 23. 

Wales' Primary Double Desk and Franklin Chairs. 



The engraving represents a small-sized Double School 
Desk, with Franklin Chairs to correspond; all on iron sup- 
ports ; the whole being made and finished in the best manner. 
The Desks are made with or without ink-wells. 

This style, designed for juveniles, has been adopted in a 
large number of schools, recently, with good results. It con- 
sists of three sizes, Nos. 1, 2, 3, and is suitable for pupils 
from four to eight years of age. 




No. 24. 

Wales' Primary Single Desk and Franklin Chair 



The engraving represents a small-sized Single School 
Desk, and Franklin Chair to correspond. The general de- 
tails given for style No. 23 apply to this, so far as they accord 
with Single Desks. 

The sizes are Nos. 1, 2, 3. 

The best educators have long favored the use of Desks, as 
well as Chairs, in Primary Schools ; and recently many 
schools have been supplied with them, to the great satisfac- 
tion of the little people who are most interested in their use. 




No. 25. 

Wales' Intermediate Double Desk and Fkanklin Chairs 



The engraving represents a medium-sized Double Desk. 
with Franklin Chairs to correspond ; the whole on iron sup- 
porters, and made and finished in the best manner. 

The style is designed for pupils who rank between the 
usual Primary and Grammar Schools, for which they are 
well adapted. 

The sizes correspond to Nos. 3, 4, 5 ; and each Desk is 
furnished with a glass ink-well and metal cover 




No. 26. 

Wales' Intermediate Single Desk and Franklin Chair. 



The engraving represents a medium-sized Intermediate 
Single Desk, and Franklin Chair to correspond ; conforming 
in other respects to the description accompanying plate 
No. 25. 

The sizes correspond to Nos. 3, 4, 5. Each Desk is fur- 
nished with a glass ink-well and metal cover. 




No. 27. 

Wales' Double Desk and Franklin Chairs. 



The engraving represents an Improved Double Desk, on 
iron supports, with Franklin Chairs to correspond. 

Each Desk is suppHed with a glass ink-well and metal 
rover. 

The sizes may be found in the schedule of heights of 
Chairs and Desks. 




No. 28. 

Wales' Single Desk and Franklin Chair. 

The engraving represents an Improved Single Desk, on 
iron supports, with a Franklin Chair to correspond 

Each Desk is suppHed with a glass ink-well and metal 
cover. 

The sizes are contained in the schedule of heights of 
Chairs and Desks. 



WALES' TEACHER'S TABLES AND DESKS. 



The subscriber is prepared to furnish every description of 
Teacher's Tables and Desks, of his own manufacture, or to 
manufacture to order from any desired pattern. 

This branch of the work is all executed in the choicesi 
description of hard wood; not a particle of soft lumber, of any 
kind, being used in their construction. 

The engravings being exact copies of several approvea 
styles, persons at a distance can order by designating the 
number prefixed to the kind preferred, with the certainty 
that their expectations, as to style and workmanship, will not 
be disappointed. 

Every article is made in the best manner, and warrantel 




No. 101. 

Wales' Teacher's Table. 
Without Drawers. 




No. 102. 

Wales' Teacher's Table. 
One Drawer. 




No. 103. 

Wales' Teacher's Table. 
Two Drawers. 




No. 104. 

Wales' Teacher's Table. 

two and a half feet long. 

One Drawer. 




No. 105. 
Wales' Teacher's Table. 

THREE FEET LONG. 

One Drawer 




No. 106. 

Wales' Teacher's Table. 

THREE and a HALF FEET LONG. 

One Drawer. 




No. 107. 

Wales' Teacher's Table. 

three and a half feet long. 

Two Drawers. 




No. 108. 

Wales' Teacher's Table, 
four feet long. 
7V;o Drawers. 




No. 109. 

Wales' Teacher's Table. 

four and a half feet long. 

TxDO Drawers. 




No. 110. 

Wales' Teacher's Table. 

FIVE FEET LONG. 

Two Drawers. 




No. 111. 

Wales' Teacher's Table. 

SIX feet long. 

Two or Three Drawers. 




No. 201. No. 202. 

Movable Skeleton Desk. Portable Desk. 






No. 203. 
Wales' Teacher's Desk. 




No. 204. 

Wales' Teacher's Desk. 
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Three Drawers and Top Desk. 




No. 206. 

Wales' Teacher's Desk. 
Two Drawers and Table Top. 




No. 207. 

Wales' Teacher's Desk. 
Two Drawers and Top Desk. 




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Five Drawers and Table Top. 



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Wales' Teacher's Desk. 

four feet long. 

Five Drawers and Top Desk. 



The drawers are secured by locking the side folder, which, 
when closed, overlays them all. 




No. 216. 

Wales' Teacher's Desk. 

FIVE FEET LONG. 

Three Drawers and Table Top. 




No. 217. 
Wales' Teacher's Desk. 

FIVE FEET LONG. 

Three Drawers and Top Desk. 




No. 218. 

Wales' Teacher's Desk. 

FIVE FEET LONG. 

Five Draivers and Table Top. 




No. 219. 

Wales' Teacher's Desk. 

FIVE FEET LONG. 

Five Drawers and Top Desk. 




No. 220. 

Wales' Teacher's Desk. 

FIVE FEET LONG. 

Nine Drawers and Table Top. 



The drawers are secured by locking the side folders, eacli 
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The ground floor of a School-house, 50 feet by 72 feet 
inside, with a school-room 50 feet square, arranged with 
Wales' Single School Desks and Chairs, for 90 scholars ; hav- 
ing two recitation-rooms, each 24^ feet by 12 feet, and ante- 
rooms, entrance, &c. Drawn for Wales' Guide, by J. D. 
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No. 302. 



The ground floor of a School-house, 40 feet by 48 feet 
inside ; with a school-room 40 feet by 38 feet, arranged with 
Wales' Single School Desks and Chairs, for 48 scholars; 
having two ante-rooms, each 15 feet by 9 feet, and entrance- 
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The ground floor of a School-house, 40 feet by 60 feet 
inside ; with a school-room 40 feet by 50 feet, arranged with 
Wales' Double School Desks and Chairs, for 90 scholars: 
having two ante-rooms, each 9 feet by 16 feet, entrance-hall, 
ifcc. Drawn for Wales' Guide, by J. D. Towle, architect, 
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No. 304. 



The ground floor of a School-house, 38 feet by 68 feet 
i:i.?ide ; divided into two parts, having separate entrances. 

One part is a school-room 38 feet by 27 feet, arranged with 
\Vales' Double School Desks and Chairs, for 60 scholars : 
liaving an ante-room, entrance-hall, &c. 

The other part is a school-room of same dimensions, arranged 
with Wales' Single School Desks and Chairs, for 50 scholars ; 
having a recitation-room, ante-room, entrance-hall, &c. 

Drawn for Wales' Guide, by J. D. Towle, architect, 
11 Joy's Building, Boston. 




No. 305. 



The second floor of the School-house represented in No. 304. 
with a school-room 38 feet by 56 feet, arranged with Wales' 
Single School Desks and Chairs, for 140 scholars; having two 
recitation-rooms, one 10 feet by 22 feet, the other 10 feet by 
13 feet ; and stairways and lobbies from each section of the 
lower floor, entirely separate. Drawn for Wales' Guide, by 
J. D. Towle, architect, 11 Joy's Building, Boston. 




No. 306. The ground floor of a School-house, 36 feet by 64 feet 
inside, having an entrance-hall, stairways, &c., at each end ; with 
a school-room 36 feet by 45 feet, arranged with Wales' Double 
School Desks and Chairs, for 132 scholars, and a recitation-room 
at each end, in rear of entrance-halls. Drawn for Wales' Guide, 
by J. D. Towle, architect. 11 Joy's Building, Boston. 



TESTIMONIALS. 



The following letters are selected from many highly valued testi- 
monials, as evidence of the high esteem in which the Improved 
School Furniture, described in the foregoing pages, is held by those 
whose practical experience and constant observation entitle them to 
judge of its merits. 

[From the Masters of the Bowdoin School, Boston, Mass.] 

Bowdoin School, Boston, September 9, 1848. 
Mr. Samuel Wales, Jr. 

Dear Sir : — Teachers, School Committees, and others interested 
in School Furniture, have frequently asked our opinion of the " Bow- 
doin School Chair ; " and we have unhesitatingly said to them, that 
it is the best school chair, in every important particular, that we have 
yet seen, combining strength with beauty of form, and furnishing a 
comfortable and easy seat for pupils. 

We have examined the different patterns of your " School Desks," 
and think each pattern well adapted to accomplish the object for 
which it is designed. Yours, respectfully, 

A. Andrews. 
James Robinson. 

[From Alanson Valentine, Esq.] 

Jamaica Plains, Roxbury, Mass., April 2, 1849. 
Mr. Wales : — The Chairs and Desks furnished by you for what 
has been denominated the " Model School-house " give entire satis- 
faction, both to our own people, and to those who have visited us 
seeking improvements. 

All admit that the furniture combines beauty, convenience, and 
durability. I see nothing at present that can be improved. 

Alanson Valentine. 
Principal of Central Grammar School, Jamaica Plains. 



TESTIMONIALS. 
[From the Master of the Quincy School, in Boston, Mass.] 

Quincy School, Boston, September 5, 1848. 
S. Wales, Jr., Esq. 

Dear Sir : — My opinion in regard to your Improved Scroll-back 
School Chair having been frequently solicited by gentlemen interested 
in school architecture, I take this opportunity to say, once for all, 
that it gives entire satisfaction in every respect. 

For strength, comfort and elegance, it is unsurpassed by any other 
pattern with which I am acquainted. It is a model chair, and leaves 
nothing further to be desired in this part of school furniture. 

I consider your Desk also a superior article ; it combines many 
excellences, and is a worthy companion of the Chair. Indeed, both 
need but to be examined, to be approved. Very truly, yours, 

John D. Philbrick. 



[From the School Committee of Lynn, Mass.] 

Lyn?i, Juiie 16, 1849. 
The High School, also the Franklin and Centre Schools, in this 
town, have been furnished, by S. Wales, Jr., with his Bowdoin School 
Chairs and Desks ; and, by their firmness, neatness, and convenient 
adaptation to children of different ages, they give entire satisfaction. 

Chas. C. Shackford, Chairman. 
B. F. MuDGE, Sec'yofCom. 



[From Alonzo Tripp, Esq., Principal of Village Seminary, Hyannis, Mass.] 

Village Semiiiary, Hyannis, July 9, 1849. 

We have furnished our school-room with "Wales' American 
School Chairs and Desks " and Settees, and I am thus far well satis- 
lied with them. 

They appear to combine, in a high degree, strength, convenience, 
and beauty; and to be all that could be desired for a well-regulated 
school. Alonzo Tripp. 



TESTIMONIALS. 



[From Theodore Dunn, Esq., Roxbury, Mass.] 

Jamaica Plains, July 31, 1849. 
Dear Sir : — I am always happy in bearing testimony to decided 
improvement of any kind. 

The School Furniture made and set up under your directions in 
the Central Grammar School, Roxbury, has given entire satisfaction 
and has been much admired. 

For durability, workmanship, and beauty of design and finish, it is 
superior to any school furniture now in use. 

And, as such, I would recommend it to those who have the furnish- 
ing of school-houses in charge. 

Very respectfully yours, 

Theodore Dunn, 
Chair, of Central G. School, 



[From the Building Committee, Upton, Mass.] 

Upton, July 7, 1849. 
Mr. S. Wales, Jr. 

Dear Sir : — We are highly pleased with the Chairs and Desks 

which we had of you for School District No. 1. 

We believe them to be equal, if not superior, to anything now in 

use, in the way of School Furniture. 

Yours, truly, 

Wm. Hale, 

Joseph S. Macfarland, 

D. B. FisK, 

William B. Hall, 

Building Committee. 



TESTIMONIALS. 

[Extract of a Letter from Professcr William Smyth, of Bowdofii College, Chairman of lh« 
Board of Agents of the Village School District, Brunswick, Me.] 

BruTiswick, December 29, 1849. 
S. Wales, Jr. 

Sir: — * ^ In respect to the Chairs and Desks furnished us, I 
am happy to say that they fully meet our expectations. In point of 
strength, durability, beauty of construction, and general adaptation 
to their object, they appear to be all that can be desired. Their intro- 
duction has contributed very materially to the convenience and com- 
fort, and, by consequence, to the good order, of the school in which 
they are used. It has served likewise to create, in a high degree, a 
proper respect for the school-room and its appurtenances, in which 
our public schools generally are sadly deficient. Thus far — about 
four months — not the slightest wanton injury has been done them ;' 
and, from the public sentiment already produced, I think they are no 
more liable, for the future, to receive such injury from the pupils, 
than the best furniture at their own homes. This we feel to be a 
great point gained. It is a sufficient justification of, and is, in itself, 
in fact, worth all the expense incurred. Respectfully yours, 

Wm. Smyth. 



[Letter from B. Stanton, Esq., Principal of Gilford Academy.] 

Mr. Wales. 

Dear Sir : — We have in use, in our institution, your School 
Furniture, and, from experience, we can confidently say, that its 
firmness, convenience and elegance, render it highly commendable ; 
so much so, that an improvement on it is hardly desirable, even were 
it practicable. 

We feel assured that its extensive use will greatly contribute to the 
health and happiness of pupils in all our schools. 

Yours, very respectfully, 

Benj. Stanton. 
Principal of Gilford Academy. 
Meredith Bridge, N. H., March 30, 18-50. 



TESTIMONIALS. 



[Extract from a letter from O. C. Wight, Esq., Washington, D. C] 

Washington City, July 15, 1849. 
# # * * (( You wish to know how I am pleased with the 
School Furniture. It equals my expectations in every particular, 
and is much admired by all who have seen it. It is something 
entirely new in this city, and creates considerable excitement." * * 

Respectfully, O. C. ",'Vight. 



[From E. Anthony, Esq., Editor, Taunton, Mass.] 

Taunton, August 6, 1849. 
Mr. S. Wales, Jr. 

Dear Sir : — ^ ^ ^ I have taken the liberty, in several instances, 
to recommend your Furniture to those whose business it was to fur- 
nish school-rooms ; and I think those who may adopt it will never 
regret it. Eespectfully yours, ■ 

E. Anthony. 



[From S. Hopkins Emery, Esq., Taunton, Mass.] 

Taunton, August 6, 1849. 
Mr. S. Wales, Jr. 

Sir : — The furniture for our new school-house, in District No. 
30, answers its purpose admirably. 

The Desks and Chairs are everything we could wish. 
As an individual, I take pleasure in commending your Schoo 
Furniture to the attention of the public. 

S. Hopkins Emery. 
Of the Sup. School Conimittee of Taunton. 



TESTIMONIALS. 
[From Soiithbridge, Mass.] 

Southbridge, April 10, 1850. 
Sam'l Wales, Jr., Esq. 

Dear. Sir : — As it was your request that I should inform you, 
after a thorough trial of the School Furniture had of you last season, 
how it met the approval of the Committee, and that I should suggest 
any improvements which might occur to us, I take this late oppor- 
tunity to I'tlfil your request; and as you are aware that we had to 
labor very hard to induce the members of the district to assent to so 
large an expenditure for furniture, after erecting an expensive house, 
you will doubtless be glad, also, to know how the district are satis- 
fied with their investment. 

To be as brief as possible, I will say that all parties are perfectly 
satisfied, and we have no improvements to suggest. Our school- 
houses, from being repulsive to both parents and pupils, have become 
the great centre of attraction ; and, for the encouragement of build- 
ing committees and others, who may be denounced for their extrav- 
agmwe, in procuring good school furniture, I am happy to say, that 
those who found the most fault with us here are now loud in their 
praises of " our school-rooms," and so I believe it will be in a major- 
ity of cases. Tax-payers will grumble a little at the beginning ; the 
next thing you will hear of them will be, that, in other school dis- 
tricts and other towns, they are boasting of " our school-house and 
its appendages." And this is very natural ; for, until the attention 
of the community is attracted to the subject, and the benefit and 
advantage of having, in this particular as all others, everything that 
is employed for a specific end perfect of its kind, people are very 
apt to think that the school-house is very Avell as it is. I can sug- 
gest no improvements, either in the Desks or Chairs. They seem 
to be perfect in every particular, and I shall take pleasure in doing 
anything that I can to make the public acquainted with your work. 

Trusting that your labors to make our school-rooms what they 
should be, pleasant and attractive, will be successful, I remain truly 
yours. Manning Leonard, 

( Of the Bjiilding Committee, 

I School District No. 1, i7i Southbridge. 



TESTIMONIALS. 



Letter from Cumberland, in the State of MarylaiiJ.J 

Cumberland, Maryland, July 23, 1850. 
S. Wales, Jr., Boston. 

Dear Sir: — Your school furniture has just been put up in our 
Academy, and we take great pleasure in stating that it fully meets 
our expectations. The desks and chairs are admirable, for their 
strength, comfort, and convenience, and whilst affording ample ac- 
commodation to the pupils, sufficient space is left for free access to 
all parts of the room. The whole combined presents a very neat 
and graceful appearance. 

Schools, provided with well-arranged and well-finished furniture, 
have a direct tendency to elevate the character of the pupil, and to 
instil habits of order and neatness. They afford, at the same time, 
great facilities to the teacher, in estahlishing discipline. We hope 
the day is not far distant when this will be acknowledged and acted 
upon by every one having charge of schools ; and to such we recom- 
mend your furniture with confidence, as fully answering these im- 
portant ends. Very truly yours, 

Joseph Shriver, 
Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Cumberland Academy. 



TESTIMONIALS. 



[Letter from Dr. Bigelow, Newton, Mass.] 

Mr. Wales. 

Dear Sir : — I take great pleasure in assuring you of the com- 
plete satisfaction, the furniture with which you supplied the new 
school-house in this district, has given, not only to those who have 
the most intimate concern in it, but also to very many others who 
have visited the school. Your furniture has been introduced into 
one other large house, in the west district, and with the same happy 
success. 

The extreme care and exactness apparent in every piece of your 
work, and throughout all the details of its construction, secure not 
only perfection of finish, but also the promise of great durability; 
points of no small consideration in school furniture. 

I cannot forbear commending, in an especial manner, your pri- 
mary chair, with the iron basket. I am confident there is no other 
that will bear comparison with it, in any essential particular. 

Respectfully yours, 

Henry Bigelow, 

of the Committee. 

Newton Corner, Sept. 7, 1S50. 



New Haven, Sept. IQth, 1853. 
S. Wales, Jr., Esq., 

Dear Sir : — Your school furniture, recently set up in one of oui 
public schools, we are happy to say, gives entire satisfaction. The 
ease and comfort to be derived by the use of your elegant and 
convenient Desks and Chairs need only to be seen to be appreciated. 
They have been much admired, being something entirely new in this 
city, and have made a decided impression in the community. They 
will certainly greatly contribute to the health and happiness of the 
pupils wherever used. 

Respectfully your obt. servts., 

Augustus Lines, ) Cominittee 

Ira Merwin, > of Public 

John W. Mansfield, ; Schools. 



NOTICE. 

The Proprietor takes this opportunity to state, that he is the 
Inventor and Original Manufacturer of the New Order of 
School Furniture. 

The styles, sizes, combinations and proportions, are peculiarly his 
own. 

This is the only Establishment in existence especially devoted to 
this enterprise. 

The variety of styles can be seen at a glance to be very great ; and 
additions are being made as often as the interests of education require. 

None but first-class articles are ever suffered to go from this establish- 
ment. 

The Proprietor intends to keep a stock of the articles represented 
in the foregoing pages, so ample as to secure the prompt and faithful 
execution of all orders entrusted to his care ; and as the workmanship 
in every case will be of the first class, it is impossible that any rea- 
sonable expectation should be disappointed. 

S. WALES, Jr., 
Original Manufacturer of School Furniture, 

No. 14 Bromfield St., Boston. 



TESTIMONIALS. 



A WORD IN SEASON. 

The proprietor, having at his command every requisite equipment, 
is able to supply, at short notice, the new order of School Furniture, 
made and finished in a superior style, at such reasonable prices as 
will leave no possible excuse for expending- school money upon un- 
comely, unsuitable, or coarsely made articles. 

Instances have occurred, where committees have adopted the error 
of supposing that this kind of School Furniture can be made by any 
person, however destitute of such exact experience and equipments, 
as are absolutely necessary to the work. Under the influence of 
this delusion, contracts have been made with persons whose knowl- 
edge of the matter depended mainly upon the engravings and prices 
of this establishment, and who did not duly consider the advantage 
of tested models, with machinery and steam power, in the beauty, 
accuracy, and economy of manufacturing. 

The consequences of such an oversight are natural and certain. 
If the contractor is faithful, he is a loser, without success. The 
committee find, when too late, that they get articles every way in- 
ferior. They are mortified and censured — the parents are chagrined 
and dispirited — the reasonable progress of school reform is repressed, 
and a whole county suffers from the error of a single school district; 
where the hopes of improvement have been disappointed. 

These difliculties may be entirely avoided, by forwarding orders 
for School Furniture to this establishment, the whole force of which 
is constantly employed on this work, and which has never, in a single 
instance, failed of giving satisfaction. 



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